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Maternity leave casual style inspiration

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fiorentina · 07/12/2013 14:13

I have what I'm sure is a very common problem! I'm currently on maternity leave and realised that I seem to be a bit dire at casual dressing, as I'm in office wear most of the week usually.

Thanks to gestational diabetes I'm back to pre pregnancy weight very quickly so am a 10/12 and my winter casual wear is all skinny jeans and grey black or navy tops/jumpers/cardigans. I seem to have inadvertently lost all colour from my wardrobe.

How can I add a bit of style and colour back into my life? I have brown hair and fair skin if that helps.

Any help or inspiration appreciated!

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Citybaby · 08/12/2013 19:53

Bump!
I need some inspiration too please, I seem to live in stripy tops from Gap, I'm so bored of seeing myself in the same thing everyday. I'm actually starting to get jealous of my baby's wardrobe, it's so colourful!

SuperStrength · 08/12/2013 20:09

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frankietwospots · 08/12/2013 21:59

Uniqlo is great for colourful knitwear and cotton tops:
www.uniqlo.com/uk/store/goods/079784

I know these aren't colourful but I got the grey version of these trousers at the weekend and love them. Size down as they have lots of stretch:
www.uniqlo.com/uk/store/goods/079697

These long flannel shirts are great as they double as a dress if worn over leggings:
www.uniqlo.com/uk/store/goods/079719001

Boden are good for colourful Breton tops.

Citybaby · 09/12/2013 13:13

I like the shirts, thank you frankie! They look low maintenance and the check will hide the weaning stains!

frankietwospots · 09/12/2013 20:36

I got the red one on Saturday and it's lovely - really soft and buttons all the way down which is handy if you are breastfeeding! I'm thinking I might wear it with a tan belt if I want a bit more definition. It will also 'dress down' my pleather leggings! I'm a size 8 - 10 and bought an XS.

fiorentina · 10/12/2013 17:46

Just came back to this as I didn't think anyone has answered! I do also have one of those uniqlo shirts already and it's really useful. Any other ideas along those lines appreciated!

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